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Professor’s documentary explores environmental effects on Inuit community | Penn State University

Professor’s documentary explores environmental effects on Inuit community

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Kirk French, assistant professor of anthropology and film production/media studies at Penn State, recently completed work on his new documentary, “A Century After Nanook.” On Saturday, March 1, State College’s State Theatre will host a public screening of the film at 6:30 p.m.

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